Washing off eggs?

[CrazyFowlFreak]

I just got my Toulouse geese eggs in the mail. They are pretty poopy. Should I clean them, or just put them in the incubator tomorrow poopy?

 

[bockbock2008]

I wouldn't wash them. That could push bacteria through the shell and into the egg. Take some very fine sandpaper or a scotch brite pad and see what you can rub off with those.

 

[Jessika]

I always leave it....but unsure of official "correct" answer

 

[Meloout831]

just clean them and rub lightly with something abrasive. Don't wash.